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Melon vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between melon and malt

  • Melon has more vitamin C and vitamin B6, while malt has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, calcium, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 24% higher.
  • Malt contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than melon. Melon contains 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while malt contains 0.046mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in melon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Melon
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Malt
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 29% 15% 7.9% 12% 11% 39% 7.8% 10% 29%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +790.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +485.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1720%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Melon
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Malt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 8.7% 1.2% 0% 14% 42% 4.9% 21% 11% 53% 0.75% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Malt
4
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +203.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3190%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melon
1
38% 3% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Malt
2
65% 28% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.883 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.208 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +433.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melon Malt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melon Malt DV% diff.
Vitamin C 21.8mg 0.1mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Phosphorus 5mg 91mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.184mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.046mg 9%
Calcium 11mg 98mg 9%
Selenium 0.4µg 5.4µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.025g 1.883g 8%
Fats 0.1g 3.29g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.354mg 5%
Protein 1.11g 3.37g 5%
Calories 28kcal 85kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.054mg 3%
Zinc 0.07mg 0.41mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.037mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg 3%
Carbs 6.58g 11.2g 2%
Sodium 9mg 60mg 2%
Fiber 0.9g 0.5g 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.08mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0.827g 2%
Iron 0.34mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.208g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 3mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 5.68g 10.7g N/A
Potassium 182mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 5.69g 6.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.232mg 0.259mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.165mg 0%
Leucine 0.268mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.193mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melon Malt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Melon
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Melon
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melon
Melon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/nutrients
  2. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.